Estimator

Otis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong remuneration package

Employee Scholarship Program

Educational Assistance Scheme

Job summary

Otis in London is seeking an Estimator to help deliver on commitments for major projects by producing bid components to target deadlines. The role focuses on tender management, budget estimates, and building strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will have project/bid preparation experience, a background in engineering or construction (elevator/escalator industry desirable), and solid knowledge of architectural and structural drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a project/bid preparation role.
• Background in Engineering or Construction (Elevator/Escalator desirable).
• Understanding of architectural/structural drawings.
• Ability to work to targets with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Onsite training in our London office may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all tenders and budget estimates for major projects.
• Use quotation sources to generate quotes and estimates for customers.
• Track and follow up on quotations; build strong customer relationships.
• Stay up-to-date on packages to ensure accurate quotations.

Skills

Bid preparation

Target driven

Organised

IT skills

Communication by phone

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

We're now seeking an Estimator, based in London who's ready to help us deliver on our commitments today, and leave their fingerprints on the organization for years to come.

The successful candidate will be integral in helping the team's performance through proactive involvement in the estimation /booking function. You will ensure the timely production of accurate bid proposals and approvals for major projects, by delivering all necessary bid components to agreed targets, deadlines, and customer commitments for desired financial and operational performance.

You will:

• Manage all tenders and budget estimates for major projects
• Use a variety of quotation sources to generate quotes and estimates for customers
• Track and follow up on all quotationsBuild strong customer relationships
• Gain industry knowledge and a keep up to date on all packages available to ensure accurate quotations.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Previous experience in a project/ bid preparation role
• A background within the Engineering or Construction sector (Elevator/ Escalator industry desirable)
• A strong understanding architectural/ structural schematic drawings
• Proven ability working to targets and have a confident, clear telephone manner with a positive can-do attitude
• Good IT skills and be highly organised
• Problem solving skills, with a solutions orientated mindset and the ability to think outside the box.
• Bachelors level degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Depending on levels of skills and experience, you will need to complete training onsite in our London office.

What can we offer you?

• Strong Remuneration Package
• A real commitment to career progression with access to funded study schemes such as our industry leading Employee Scholarship Program and Educational Assistance Scheme
• A culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciates our talent is the key to our success